Description

It will be like a book club, but instead of reading you will be asked to watch a short movie, ted talk, podcast about living with a life limiting illness, grief, bereavement, death, etc. This will be on zoom so following the video we will hold a discussion to hear your points of view. Through this process we will learn from each other and hopefully receive some golden nuggets we can use in our professional and volunteer lives.

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Dates

Tuesday, March 14th

Tuesday, April 11th

Tuesday, May 9th

Time

12:00 - 12:45 pm Via Zoom

Fee

Free

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Facilitated by

Josh Landry

Description

Topic: Shared decision-making at EOL - Who gets to decide, what, when, and how?
Presenter: Joshua T. Landry M.Sc., CCE, HEC-C, Ethicist, Southlake Regional Health Centre

The purpose of this presentation will be to have learners consider their professional obligations regarding whether shared decision-making is a required component of practice, and if so, to understand what shared decision-making requires of the health-care provider – and patient/client/resident  or their substitute decision-maker – in terms of communication and participation in decision making; components which are essential to mitigating ethical challenges at the end of life. The presentation will aim to demonstrate that the concept of “shared decision-making” is in need of immediate clarification if it will continue to be used as best practice in medical encounters, where so doing can improve collaboration and the likelihood of reaching common ground among those involved when disagreements are foreseeable or exist. Finally, the presentation will explore existing legal processes and expectations – including those guiding consent, capacity, and substitute decision-making issues – which can be useful tools in the navigation of care planning at the end of life. 
 

Dates

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Via Zoom

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Fee

Free

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Facilitated by

Susanne Urzendowsky

Objectives 

• Informs about access, philosophy and advantages of hospice palliative care

• Discusses the importance and benefits of Advance Care Planning

• Provides viable information for individuals and families about dying and the grieving process  

• Offers space for discussion and inquiries 

Dates

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023

Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

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Time:

2:30 - 3:30pm 

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Fee

Free

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Facilitated by

Jim Metson and Nancy Hall

Description

This training is for those who will be offering this modality to hospice clients/residents.

Therapeutic Touch® is a wholistic, evidence-based, modern interpretation of several ancient healing practises that promotes balance and well-being. This gentle form of energy healing is used to provide comfort and relief to others as well as oneself, touching people at all levels of their being – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of Therapeutic Touch®.

 

Part 1 of a 2 Part Training

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the history, underlying theory and research supporting Therapeutic Touch®

• Understand the role of compassion in Therapeutic Touch®

• Distinguish between centering and grounding

• Understand how to assess, clear and rebalance the human energy field

• Give and receive several Therapeutic Touch® sessions with supervision

• Learn the benefits of Therapeutic Touch® for others and oneself

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Dates

Foundations of Therapeutic Touch®

Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (in person, Margaret Bahen Hospice)

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm (via Zoom)

Wednesday, May 10 , 2023 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm (via Zoom)

Saturday, May 13 , 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (in person, Margaret Bahen Hospice)

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The Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®

Saturday, November 4  – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (in person, Margaret Bahen Hospice)

Wednesday, November 8  – 6:30 to 8:30 pm (via Zoom)

Wednesday, November 15  – 6:30 to 8:30 pm (via Zoom)

Saturday, November 18, in person – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (in person, Margaret Bahen Hospice)

 

Fee

$225 per person each level.

(Participants must attend all sessions to complete the program)

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Facilitated by

Louise Leblanc, Katherine Valkanas and Juliet Irish

Description

These sessions are open to individuals who are interested in supporting people through there grief journey.

More Information

 

Time

9:00am - 3:00pm

Dates​​

• June 2, 3, and 10, 2023 - In Person

• October 13, 14, 21, 2023 - In Person

Fee

$30

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Facilitated by

Linda Hochstetler

Description

The dying process changes identity more than other stage of life, not only for the dying person but all the family members. There are new roles and new ways of being for all. Sometimes this impacts roles like 'the worrier', 'the family earner', or even 'the one who holds everything together'. This group will discuss the emotional stress of caregivers and family members as these roles change, and how to support all members.

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Dates

New date to follow 

Time

2 - 3:30pm

Fee

$30

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Facilitated by

Sarah Feiner

Description

As we move into the New Year, and some of us set resolutions, PalCare thought they would kick start our annual workshops, with Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind. This class in the past has provided meditations, information about health, plant teachings, and reflection for the participants.

 

Please join us for Art Appreciation & the Breath. This class will offer mindfulness, meditation, a psycho-educational component, while appreciating reflective questions inspired by great masterpieces.

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Dates

New date to follow 

Time

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Fee

$20

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Facilitated by

Kathy Kortes–Miller

Bio

Kathy Kortes-Miller is an unconventional educator, palliative care specialist, and researcher with a flair for talking about death and dying - and she talks about it a lot! A protector and advocate of people’s stories, Kathy combines years of teaching and research with empathy and personal experience to bring conversations about death and dying to the forefront, where they belong. In Kathy’s world, death and dying is not the “elephant in the room,” but is an integral part of life that deserves and demands acknowledgement, respect, and even a bit of lightheartedness.

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Kathy infuses tenderness into a topic that is all too frequently charged with fear, approached with grim stoicism, or avoided at all costs. Using stories and research laced with her unique brand of compassion and humor, Kathy extends an engraved invitation to view death as not a taboo subject - but rather a shared life experience. Participants walk away with shifted perspectives and a deep understanding that talking about death, without knowing or needing all the “answers”, actually brings us closer to our loved ones than we ever imagined possible.
 

Description

Far from morbid, Talking About Death Won't Kill You, takes a refreshing community engagement approach to dying and death by focusing on regaining control over health-care decisions, personal conversations, and informal caregiving, rather than focusing on formal healthcare resources.

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Dates

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Time

2 - 3:30pm

Fee

$30

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   New Date to Follow   

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Facilitated by

Yvonne Heath

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Dates

TBA

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Fee

$30

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   Registration to follow   

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Facilitated by

Mary Wu

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Time

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dates

TBA

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Fee

$30

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   Registration to follow   

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